EPIDEMIOLOGY UNIT OF THE INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE
The mission of the Epidemiology Unit (IMPSP-FML) is to promote knowledge in epidemiology and health, through the development and collaboration in scientific research programs and projects, and pre- and postgraduate training in the area of epidemiology and health research.
In this way, it seeks to produce knowledge of relevance to the scientific community, make a contribution to the general population and promote quality training for professionals and students in the health area.
To achieve this, it has a multidisciplinary team of experienced and dynamic members and collaborators, and relationships with other researchers, trainers and institutions at national and international level.
Vision
The Epidemiology Unit aims to establish itself as a research and development unit characterized by an increasing degree of excellence and rigor. It is based on these foundations that it aims to become a scientific and social reference in terms of epidemiology and public health, in a national and international context.
Goal
- Development of an R&D Unit that produces rigorous and quality knowledge through continuous improvement processes
- Development and sustained execution of research and intervention projects within the Unit's areas of specialization through multidisciplinary teams
- Creation and promotion of undergraduate and postgraduate training programs in the Unit's areas of scientific specialization
- Cooperation and coordination with scientific research units and other national and international institutions
- Dissemination of the Epidemiology Unit, the scientific knowledge produced and contribution to public health
- Creation and development of scientific consulting services adapted to business and social needs
